Financial Crimes Compliance - Commercial and Investment Bank - Associate

Join a high‑impact team that helps protect clients and the firm from financial crime. You'll work on complex, cross‑border initiatives, collaborate across legal, risk and the business, and see your advice shape real outcomes. We value your judgment, curiosity and commitment to doing what's right. Grow your career in an inclusive environment where your ideas matter.

As an Associate, Financial Crimes Compliance in the APAC Commercial and Investment Bank team, you will provide practical, risk‑based Anti‑Money Laundering guidance to support new products, clients and transactions. You will help interpret evolving regulations, strengthen controls, and build training that raises awareness and improves outcomes. You'll partner closely with business and control colleagues locally and globally to deliver consistent standards across the region.

Job responsibilities

• Advise the Commercial and Investment Bank business on Anti‑Money Laundering requirements for products, clients and transactions
• Assess and implement regulatory changes; update procedures and guidance to maintain compliance with local requirements and firm standards
• Review and approve product programs, offerings and complex deals from a financial crimes perspective
• Support due diligence for prospective clients and higher‑risk transactions, providing clear, risk‑based recommendations
• Lead or contribute to regulatory engagements and responses to information requests in coordination with stakeholders
• Develop and deliver targeted training on financial crimes risks and responsibilities
• Monitor and evaluate the control environment; implement quality assurance and supervisory reviews, and track remediation
• Produce and interpret management information, metrics and trend analyses to inform decisions and reporting
• Drive regional and global consistency by collaborating with counterparts and sharing best practices
• Respond promptly to inquiries from regulators, law enforcement and internal stakeholders

• Minimum 6 years' experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, Anti‑Money Laundering or related compliance disciplines within financial services
• Strong knowledge of Anti‑Money Laundering, sanctions and anti‑bribery regulations across Asia Pacific
• Experience advising on banks, fintechs and/or trade finance financial crimes topics
• Proven ability to research, interpret and apply laws and regulations to real‑world scenarios
• Track record of supporting regulatory inspections and handling information requests
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide precise, actionable advice to stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize and meet time‑sensitive deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint for analysis and documentation
• Self‑starter with a strong control mindset and commitment to results
• Degree in Law, Business, Finance or a related discipline

• Professional certification such as ACAMS or equivalent
• Client-facing experience engaging with business stakeholders and external clients on AML/KYC topics, including delivering training, explaining controls, and responding to due diligence inquiries
• Experience building and delivering financial crimes training programs
• Familiarity with data and analytics tools to support monitoring and reporting
• Ability to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline compliance workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance quality of deliverables
• Exposure to multiple Asia Pacific markets and cross‑border products
• Experience partnering with technology teams on control design and system change governance